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Recent obituaries in Hendricks County and Surrounding Areas
The obituaries in the Hendricks County along with Pittsboro, Brownsburg, Danville, North Salem, Lizton, Avon and surrounding areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity in Hendricks County and surrounding areas history and identity.
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Glen Marvin Tuel
Sep 12, 2018
Glen Marvin Tuel, 71 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully at home, September 12, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Tuel was born January 16, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Owen and Lucile (Kepner) Tuel. He was a graduate of Gary Horace Mann High School and earned his undergraduate degree from Indiana State University...

Elizabeth Lindley
Sep 7, 2018
Elizabeth Lindley, 70 of Pittsboro, IN passed away in her home, September 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.
In keeping with Liz's personal wishes all services are to be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to the ALS Society.
Care of the Lindley family has been entrusted to funeral director, Eric...
Franklin Millard Mcclung
Aug 25, 2018
Franklin Millard McClung, 94 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully, August 25, in his daughter’s home, surrounded by his large and loving family.
Mr. McClung was born January 25, 1924 in Pittsboro to Frank and Elizabeth “Edna” (Haynes) McClung. He was a 1942 graduate of Pittsboro High School. He was a lifetime farmer and was a well-loved...
Norman Ray Koopman
Aug 15, 2018
Norman Ray Koopman, 75, of Danville, IN passed away, August 15, 2018. Norm was born May 9, 1943 in Lebanon, Indiana. He served his country in the United States Army. In addition to being a farmer, he retired from General Motors in Indianapolis where he was a truck driver. Survivors include his loving wife, Millie Koopman; two daughters; five...
Janet A. Groover
Aug 7, 2018
Janet A. Groover, age 92, of Indianapolis, formerly of Pittsboro, IN passed away August 7, 2018. Janet was born in Korea to Missionary parents on April 29th, 1926. She graduated in 1937 from Brecksville, Ohio and received her college degree in nursing from the University of Rochester in New York, she also earned her master’s degree from Columbia University....
Dorothy Lee Mcclung
Aug 4, 2018
Dorothy Lee McClung, 91 of Pittsboro, IN passed away peacefully, August 4, in her daughter’s home, surrounded by her large and loving family.
Mrs. McClung was born June 18, 1927 in Pittsboro to Charles and Ruth (Seymour) Swain. She was a 1945 graduate of Pittsboro High School, she also earned her Beautician’s License.
Dorothy married...
Stella Pearl Sparks
Jul 30, 2018
Stella Pearl Sparks, 90 of Pittsboro, IN, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018.
Stella was born in Norman Station, Indiana on October 2, 1927 to Dayton and May Porch. She worked in accounting for many years at the Roudebush VA Center in Indianapolis prior to her retirement. She was a long-time member of the Pittsboro Christian Church....
Carole Purvis Alexander
Jul 29, 2018
Carole Purvis Alexander, 86 of Avon, Indiana passed away peacefully, July 29, 2018 in the Villages of Avon.
Mrs. Alexander was born, August 20, 1931 in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Matthew and Beulah (Schaub) Purvis. She earned her undergraduate degree from Davis and Elkins College and a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh and...
Deborah Ann Duszynski
Jul 23, 2018
Deborah Duszynski of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away July 23, 2018. The Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 pm, August 3, 2018 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Deb, daughter of late John Johnson and Patricia Jones, was born on August 4, 1952 in Indianapolis, IN. She attended Purdue University and met her...
Barbara Ann Deckard
Jul 19, 2018
Barbara Ann Deckard, 87 of Brownsburg, was born into eternal life, July 19, 2018, surrounded by her large and loving family.
Barb was born March 10, 1931 in Lafayette, Indiana to Louis Michael and Mary Louise (Metzger) Fassnacht. Barb was a graduate of St. Francis High school in Lafayette, IN. She was a founding member of Newborns...
Loretta Diane Bernard
Jul 16, 2018
Loretta Bernard, 57, of Carmel, IN, passed away, July 16th, 2018, with her family by her side, watching Donnie and Marie until the end. She was born to Ann and Dewey Bernard on November 24th, 1960. She is survived by her parents and 4 loving brothers and sisters-in-law. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, grand nephews and...
Jeremy D. Adams
Jul 7, 2018
Jeremy D. Adams, 48 of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully July 7, 2018, in Life’s Journey Hospice House of Avon.
Jeremy was born January 8, 1970 in Danville, Indiana. He was a 1988 graduate of Tri-West High School and attended Indiana State University. He was an avid Star Wars enthusiast and enjoyed Casino trips. He had attended the...
Marilyn Truitt
Jun 19, 2018
Marilyn Truitt, 74 of Brownsburg, IN, passed away, June 19, 2018 in Brownsburg, Indiana.
Marilyn was born September 6, 1943 in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Roy and Clarabelle VanHoy. She was a loving and caring homemaker to her family and belonged to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Brownsburg. She was a...
Lowell W. Bailey
Jun 12, 2018
Lowell W. Bailey, 75 of Poland, IN, passed away, June 12, 2018 in Greencastle, Indiana.
Lowell was born March 29, 1943 in Rural Boone County to the late Clarence & Ruby “Woodard” Bailey and was a 1961 graduate of Pittsboro High School. He worked for as an inspector at General Motor’s Allison in Indianapolis, retiring after 31.5...
Linda A. Berg
Jun 10, 2018
Linda A. (Bettag) Berg, 69, of Lizton, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on June 10, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed. She will be remembered as a kind, loving, gentle woman who loved life and had a deep faith and trust in God....
Richard A. Hoppe
Jun 3, 2018
Richard A. Hoppe, 79 of Indianapolis, IN (Hamilton County), passed away June 3, 2018. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Eric MD Bell at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Carmel. Burial with Military Honors will be in Carmel Cemetery.
Targen Jaylen Bleah
May 21, 2018
Infant Targen Jaylen Bleah, 5 days old, of Brownsburg passed away, May 21, 2018, in the arms of his loving family. Private family burial will take place at Brownsburg Cemetery. Funeral Director Eric Bell and the David A. Hall Mortuary of Pittsboro have been entrusted with the care of the family during this time.
Jamen Ray Shelley
May 20, 2018
Jamen Ray Shelley, 47 of Pittsboro, passed away unexpectedly May 20, 2018.
Jamen was born February 18, 1971 in Mountain Grove, MO to Thomas Shelley and Josie (McMinn) Holzberlein. He was a graduate of Coble, High School and was employed by Refractory Engineers and Ceramic Technology, where he was well regarded and respected as an extremely talented...
Mabel Slack
May 8, 2018
Mabel Slack, of Richmond, Indiana passed away, May 8, 2018 in Indianapolis, IN. Private Cremation services were entrused to David A. Hall Mortuary - Eric MD Bell, Funeral Director.
Mark St. John
May 8, 2018
Mark St. John, 56 of Pittsboro, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 8, 2018, in Brownsburg, Indiana.
Mark was born July 23, 1961 in Terre Haute to the late Lexie E. and Eva Mae St. John. He was a graduate of Terre Haute North High School and attended Indiana State University....